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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
A DIPPING ROY.

This box Is half filed with the dipping
fluid, which may be used cold but it is
preferable when about so dogs. tempera
ture. Two men turn sheep upon its
back, lift 1t by its legs and head and sub
merge its body in the fluid, keeping nos
trils and eyes clear, if possible. No harm
results, however, if all goes under. A
third man should stand upon the opposite
side OF the box to assist in keeping the
sheep under for n minute or so while
the wool is being soaked to the skin
The animal is then drawn upon the drain
ing table, and the wool pressed by the
hand to force out rs much fluid as can
readily be done. The sheep is then lifted
to the ground or floor. In the meantime
one of the two men first named has
another sheep ready for its turn. 1t
takes about three minutes to each ami
nal. Where the flock is large the box
should be twelve or fifteen feet long, and
high enough, SO that the sheep are made
to swim its length. They can thus be
passed through very rapidly, being re-
tanned upon the draining table as long as
may be necessary
The commercial dips are usually trust
worthy, but where these cannot be OBJ
tanned good preparation is made by mix
ing one part crude carbolic acid with $50
parts of water. 1t may be further weak
ened for lambs
The time to dip sheep is whenever they
are troubled with ticks, lice, maggots for
which the dip must be strong or the scab.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
"DOn't Marry Him."

Gle is such a tickle. inconstant fellow
you will never be happy with him." said
Esrher's fliends when they learned of her
engagement to young man who bore the
reputation of a sad flirt Esther, however
knew, that her lover had good qualities
and she was willing to take the risk. In
nine cases out of ten ii would have proved
Il mistake; but Esther was an uncommon
girl and to every ones surprise Fred made
model husband How was It? Well, Els.
Their had a cheerful, sunny temper and a
great deal of tact. Then she enjoyed per
feet health, and was always so sweet, neat
and wholesome that Fred found his own
home most pleasant, and his own wife
more agreeable, than any other being. As
the year passed and he saw other women
of Esther's age grow sickly, faded and que
rulous, he realized more and more that be
had "a jewel of WIFE" Good health
was half the secret of Esther's success.
She retained her vitality and good looks,
because she warded on feminine weak
nesses and ailments by the use of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
FARM AND GARDEN.
HANDSOME FOWLS POSSESSING
MERIT AS EGG PRODUCERS.

WEAVING Pigs, with Directions for Feed
ing so IA to Make Bone, Muscle and
Fa~-Protection from lee stings-A
Dipping Sox for Sheep.
The accompanying illustration shows a
dipping box and has been satisfactorily
used in dipping sheep. Country Gentle.
man tells how to make 1t. II is composed
of two inch pine plank, ana IS held to.
gether by bolts across the ends outside
the box. The joints are put together with
white lead. One end of the box is in
clined, so that the sheep may be readily
drawn upon the draining table, which has
Stats upon the top, so as to permit the
fluid that drains from the wool to run
back into the tub. This table is fastened
to the box by hoo ks at each side. One
end rests upon the box, and the other is
supported by legs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
WITHDRAWING Trees

Prof Riley, the well known entomolo.
gist, does not approve Of whitewashing
trees. He says: In reality only one of
the four troublesome insects that infest
shade trees can in any way be affected by
the wash and that is the tussock moth.
So far as the whitewashing reaches GER
tain number of the cOcoons will be loos-
ened and exposed to the rains or rubbed
of by the washing, and it may be posi-.
BILE that the lime will affect them, though
there is no evidence that such is the case.
But 1t is of no earthly use against the bag
worm or the elm leaf beetle or the web
worm
As 10 tree boxes Prof. Riley says;
While these may be necessary on &c.
count Of the injury that without them
horses and other animals, as well as mis-.
thievOus boys, would infiict upon the
trees, at least until these have ATTAINED
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20

In dealing with cellar in springy
ground, the first thing to be done is to
provide some chance for the water to run
away before getting into the cellar. This
may be done by laying a two inch tile
drain pipe in trench dug all around the
foundation outside of the walls, and from
one foot to two feet below the cellar floor.
Put this pipe together with mortar and
cover it with cobblestones to keep out the
dirt and sand. II it is not practicable to
lay the drain outside, it may be laid in
side of the cellar walls, directly in the
cellar floor; but the operation of such a
drain is less efficient. The back filling of
the cellar walls should be porous enough
to allow the water to go directly into the
drain. Sanitary Engineer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
Hot summer in History,

People who complain of the heat of the
present season will ne' be comfort-d, per.
haps, but may be interested in the extraor.
binary weather Of some former years. In
62I the heat was so great in France and
Germany that all wells dried up water
became so scarce that many people died of
thirst. In $40 work in the fields had to be
given up; agricultural laborers persisting
in their work were struck down in few
minutes so powerful was the sun. In 900
the suns RAYS were so fierce that vegeta.
ton burned up as under the action of fire
In 1000 rivers ran dry under the protracted
heat; the fish were left dry in heaps and
ensued produced the plague Men and
animals venturing In the sun In the sum.
mer of 1929 fell down dying, the throat
parched to finder and blood rushing to
the brain.
In 1882 not only did the rivers dry up,
but the ground cracked on every side and
became baked to the hardness of stone.
The Rhine in Alsace nearly dried up. Italy
was visited with terrific heat in 1889: veg.
citation and plants were burned up Dui
ing the battle of Bella, In 1900, there were
more victims made by the sun than by
weapons; men fell down sun struck in
regular rows. The summer of 1877 was
also severe; there was an absolute dearth
of forage. In 1903 and 1904 the Rhine,
Loire and Seine ran dry In 1915 the heat
throughout Europe became excessive. Scot.
land suffered particularly in 1925; men
and beasts died in scores. The heat In
several departments during the summer of
1908 was equal to that la glass furnace
Meat could be cooked by merely exposing
II To the sun. Not a soul dare venture out
between noon and F. NJ In 171S many
shops had to close; the theatres never
opened their doors for several months.
Not drop Of water fell during six months.
In 1903 the thermometer rose 10 1lS deg
In 1919 the heat at Bologna was so great
that great number of people were stifled
There was not sufficient air for the breath,
and people had to take refuge under ground
In July, 1888 the heat became intolerable
Vegetables were burned up and fruit died
! upon the trees. The furniture and wood.
WORK in dwelling houses cracked and split
up; meat become bad Ia an hour. The
river ran dry in several provinces during
| 1911 eXpedients had TO be devised for the
grinding of corn. In 1922 a protracted
heat was accompanied by storms and
earthquakes, during the dro ought legions of
mice overran Lorraine and Alsace com.
hitting incalculable damage. In 1888 the
heat brought about cholera in France 20,
600 persons fell victims ID the visitation In
Paris alone. In 1916 thermometer marked
l25 deg in the sun. Finally, the summer
of 1860, 1869, 1870, 1874, etc, although
excessively hot were not attended by any
disaster. .Standard
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
Tho Old silver Spoon.

How fresh 10 my mind are the days OF my
sickness,
When tossed me In pain, all fevered
and sored;
The burning, the nausea, the sinking and
weakness,
And even the old spoon that my msdi.
cine bore.
The old silver spoon the family spoon,
The sickchamber spoon that any med
icine bore.
How 10th were my fever parched lips to re-
ceive 1t,
How nauseous the stuff that II bore to my
tongue,
Aud the pain at my inwards, oh! naught
could relieve II,
Though tears of disgust from my eye
balls II wrung.
The old silver spoon, the medicine
spoon,
How awful the stuff that II left on my
tongue.
Such Is the effect of nauseous, gripping
medicines which make the sick room a
memory OF horror. DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellets, on the contrary, are
small, sugarcoated, easy to take, purely
vegetable aud perfectly effective. 25 cents
a vial
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
The Hamburg Family of Fowls.

Among breeds of poultry possessing
merit rs egg producers may be mentioned
those of the Hamburg family. The Ham,
burgs are also very handsome fowls, and
this, in addition to their value rs prolific
layers, secures them considerable favor.
The meat and bones being dark they are
not in demand among market men. Per
haps, however, the most undesirable char
acteristc Of this race is hat twhile young
they are delicate; yet. after six or seven
months, they appear to be hardy. In the
south, or wherever they can be kept warm
and comfortable, they thrive and prove
fine layers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
Another Method for Kcepiuc Eggs.

For preserving eggs use one peck OF
lime, three pals of boiling water; stir il
up well and let it stand for twenty -four
hours; now strain off the lime water. II
any egg sinks it is ready; if any egg floats
too strong. Now pour this lime water
into deep earthenware pot; gently in pot
your eggs; fresh laid, no cracks. Take q
cup and gently pour on this lime water
until the eggs are quite covered Tie
paper over. BE sure and stand your pot
or pots where they are not likely to b,
moved, and where they will be free from
frost. Prior to using eggs thus preserved
wash each egg in cold water. If to boil
for eating, prick a tiny hole at the top
this prevents cracking. Poultry World.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
SILVER sPANGLED LAYERS.

This family includes the Golden Pen
ciled, golden spangled, silver pencled an,
silver pencied varieties, the last named
being represented in the cut, The silve
spangled fowls, though small, are pecu
liarly graceful and sprightly. They repre-
sent favorite breed with those poultr,
keepers who take pleasure in the beaut,
as well ms the utility of their fowls. Non,
of the Hamburgs show much disposition
to sit, unless in state of great freedom
but they have been known to lay nearl,
every day through the year, except in tn,
moulting season.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
sad Is crossed by numerous draw bridges.

aad 10 crossed by numerous draw bridges.
At present these bridges are great impedt.
ment TO navigation and TO the land tariff OF
Chicago II this river became the only
outlet TO the large commerce that may fol.
low the Opeaing of this new route TO trans
pOrtation between the Mississippi river and
Lake Michigan, another outlet for the can
al will be necessary, and economy and con-
venience may demand another channel 10
the waters Of Lake Michigan. As TO the
cost of such change, should II he Deces-
sary, We have I'D knowledge, no preliminary
surveys of the country, with view to the
construction of new route to the lake
having been mae"
In my report TO the chief OF engineers,
Gated Feb. 10, 1886, supplement TO that of
Mai. w. II. Benvaurd. Corps of engineers,
on the subject Of the Hennepin canal, pub.
lished Ex Dec. III II II. forty ninth con,
gress, first session, have the honor to state,
"before taking steps looking &c the enlarge
ment of the Illinois and Michigan canal, In
the interest Of commerce, or as a military
eXpedient, the ACCESSIBILITY Is suggested of
ascertaining whether or not some route can
he found from Joliet to Lake Michigan at
point where better facilities can be pro.
vided for handling the large commerce OF
this section. IL is thought by some that a
practical route exists between the valleys
of the Desplaines and Calumet rivers, along
which canal such as will accommodate
the largest vessels using the improved Ill
nois river can be constructed, at a cost less
than estimated for the enlargement OF The
Illinois and Michigan canal from Joliet to
Chicago"
Before definitely locating that portion of
this route which Is to lie betwe cen Joliet
and Lake Michigan and which will involve
in its construction the expenditure OF a very
considerable amount of money, every pos
sible route should be examined and every
engineering phrase of the problem should
be considered. For these reasons | venture
TO respectfully suggest the ACCESSIBILITY of
calling the attention of congress to the
necessity of for making available the sum
$4,000; rs much thereof rs may be neces.
sary to be expended In the examinations
and survery between the southern end Of
Lake Michigan and the Desplaines river ut
or near Joliet, Ill.,; and on the preparation
of plans and estimates of cost of construct
ing along the most practical route SO deter
mined, a waterway having sufficient capac-
ity TO accommodate the same class of YES
sells and commerce that the present improv-
ed condition of the Illinois river is designed
to accommodate.
1t is proper of me to invite attention in
this report to the fact that since the ad
journment of the last session of congress
the Legislature of the state of Illinois has
passed an act ceding to the United States
the locks and dams at Henry and Copperas
creeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20

certain size, they arc always harmful
They injure the trees by chatting and by
the pressure of the bandages, and when Of
wood, as they are In the city Of Washing.
ton, they are particularly injurious, be-
cause they serve as midi for different In
sects. II the laws cannot be made so
strict as to prevent injury from horses or
lads then would advise the use of round
iron boxes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20

fourth yards by three-fourths yard
should be sewed together, with an
elastic cord in one end, to he adj
justed over the hat crown. Four or
five inches from the top insert piece
Of fine wire cloth or stout, stiff bobi-
net lace, six by nine inches At suita-
bic distance from the bottom attach "a
narrow tape, to tie about the neck, az
shown In the cut.
a number Of wells should always be in
readiness, not only for the use of the apia-
rian and assistants, but for the convent
ence Of visitors who may desire to witness
the operations.
Women, who are becoming more and
more interested in practical bee keeping,
ought to wear an appropriate dress for the
work. The dress should have skirt
short enough to escape being draggled in
wet grass. Drawers should be made
close about the ankles, and sleeves close
at the wrists. Such q dress, with veil
and gloves, affords women ample protec-
ton from stings.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20

each end, to hold
it snugly in place
at wrist and ell
bow, will prevent
ra m b ding bees
from making ex-
plOrations inside
of ones sleeve.
To guard the
face, a veil Of
mosquito netting,
tarlatan or lace is
sometimes intiis-
pensab!e. a piece
one and one
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20

Most everything IN this world is full OF
deception. Few things are what they seem,
but the results obtained for DR.. Jones' Red
Clover Tonic far exceed all claims IL re-
stores lost nerve force, cures dyspepsia, and
all stomach, liver. kidney and bladder ,roub.
les. 1t is perfect tonic, appstiser, blood
purifier. sure cure for ague and malarial
diseases. Price so cents. of Z. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
THE ILLINOIS RIVER.

What has been done in tie Past and phdt Is
Wanted for tie Future.-H can be made
NdrigaJle at an Erpenee of Sir Hundred
Thousand Dollars.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20

While interest in ones work in the
apiary is great security from bee stngs,
there are many persons who will require
further protection, especially when hand
ling hybrids. For those who must pro
tect their hands there is nothing bet
ter than long rubber gloves. An over
sleeve Of cotton cloth with an elastic in
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20

Windmills for pumping water and fur
nishing power for farm machinery are re-
ported to he in increasing demand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20

NOrICE.-EsTArx OF JANIS BOSWELL, DE-
~ eEAsHp.-Notice Is hereby given, that the under.
signed, Administrator with the will of the e..
tate Of James Boshell late Of the county Of La Sale
and state Of Illinois, deceased will appear before the
Probate Court Of said county the third Monday (be-
ing the 18th dayof september ss at the Probate Court
Room, In OTTAWA, In said county, when and where All
persons having claims demands against said estaie
are notified to attend and present. the in writing
for adjustment.
Dated this sth day Of August A. n 1857
RICHARD BOSHELI.
aug6-Sw Administrator, DC.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20

EIN AL SErrI. EN- I'm T. ESTATE OF
l. AARON HoDasoS. DKCEAsED-NOtice IL hereby
given 10 all persons Interested In said estate that the
undersigned. Executor OF the last will and testament
of said Aaron HOdgson deceased will appear before
the Probate Court OF the county OF La Sale and
state Of illinois, at the County Court House. In Ottawa
In said county. on Monday the 18th day of September
A. D. 1881. for the purpose rendering account u
his proceedings In the administration VI said estate for
the nnal settlement.
Dated Ut Ottawa, this SOth day Of July. 1881.
WA II. WATTS
ATTEST; HENRY HELMIG, Executor
Clerk Probate Court, La Sale Co. Ill ansS ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-08-20
leQsl.
MOLONEY & STEAD.

EINAL .9ETrl 4GM ENT.-ksrA o.
y JosIAH W. DHAs O.c.AssD..N Notice l. hereby
UNDERMINED Administrative OF the estate Of aid Josah
W. Dean. deceased. will appear before the Prebs6
the County Court House. in Ottawa In said county on
Monday the 18Th day OF September A. D. 1881 FOR Tia
purpose Of rendering account Of her proceedings IN
the administration VI said estate for the anal settle
ment
Dated at Ottawa, this Sd day Of August. 1881.
LUCY ID. DEAN,
ATTEST: HESRY HELNIe. Administrative.
Clerk Probate Court, Ia Sale Co.. III. sug6-3v
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-10-01
A Switchback Railway.

The Tacoma CIV. To- Ledger saws:
The completion of the main line of the
Northern Pacific Railroad by the switch
back over the Cascades is said to be the
most marvellous piece of railroad engi-
aeering in the county. It's extent is
but thirteen miles and the cost $3.50, 900.
The cost of the Cascade division Of the
Northern Pacific will reach $4,000, 900.
The maximum grade on the "switch-
back IS 296 feet to the mile. Two dec
apod engines, weighing 125 tons each,
are used on each train, one on each end
OF SIX cars. One of these is ample to
draw the train, but two are used for
lear OF an accident by the uncoupling of
the train or otherwise. 1t has been
said that it is impracticable for the
Northern to operate a freight traffic
over the "switchback," but this is not
tue, and has been 50 proven by pratt
ccal test. 1t is estimated that from %
~ % freight cars can be handled each
way over the "switchback" in twenty
ioar hours. At this rate each car hold
ing ten tons, from $50, 600 to SOC, 200
bushels of wheat, car - sent to the
sound ports in twenty-four hours.
:, tL-r. will be no trouble about the
Northern Pacific not handling all the
neight 1t can receive. It's management
IS too far-seeing TO cripple its business
" a short-sighted policy and deficient
uodes OF transportation. The STAN
Pede Tunnel will be finished within elev-
20 months by Nelson Bennett, the widely
AhoWn contrs !Cr.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-10-01
ONE SORT OF NEIGHBOR.
Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender
BE, in Application.
IFrom Good Cheor.l

There are emergencies when it seems
necessary to trouble n neighbor to lend
The lacking convenience, but such &C.
rasions should he rare as COOL manage
ment can make them. A loose habit of
forgetting to keep ones kitchen sup
pied favors the practice of running
next door or across the street to borrow
a cup of sugar, an ounce of tea, a loaf
Of bread, cake of soap, or whatever
the need may be; but such a practice
stamps the mistress of the house as d
slovenly, improvident housekeeper,
whose careless ways stand in strenuous
need OF reform. Perhaps it is only
thoughtlessness in many cases that al
lows such ill management, and the
fault when discovered will be reformed.
A kitchen slate, hung conspicuOusly
on the wall with pencil attached, will
be great factor in working reform.
Let the housekeeper write down each
article sits want is discovered, and let
her also put down such things as she
finds herself nearly out of, not waiting
to actually see the bottom of the barrel
or box before making a note of their
emptiness. Then teach whoever it i:
who visits the store to always study Ito
slate before going out. In this way,
without much trouble to any one, tho
foolish system of running out to borrow
will pass out of existence, and the
neighbors with whom the friendly ex-
changes have been made will in time
learn to feel backward about borrowing
rom those who never borrow from them
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-10-01

A Yale lock is capable of 6O,ON,OOo combina.
tions. but bank cashiers know'em all.
Information has reached Galveston.
Texas, that Richard Stewart, living in
the state chihuahua, Mexico, and having
large interests in Mexico and Texas. has
been immured during the past four
months, in Ojeniga, upon a charge of
fraud. He appeals for government ac-
ton in his behalf, representing his con-
dition as deplorable in the extreme.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-10-01
THOSE who are trying to break up the bane

THOSE who are trying to break up the bane-
full habit of intemperance will experience
great benefit from the use of Prickly Ash Bit
tiers. Liquors derange the system. Prickly
restore the brain, stomach and liver to healthy
action, thereby strengthening the will power,
thoroughly cleansing and tOning up the sys-
tenn and remove every faint of disease. 1t is
purely medicine, and while pleasant to the
taste, it cannot be used as beverage by reason
of its cathartic properties.